Torres Tops Competition at US Nationals

Published July 9th, 2009

Former Gator great and 50-meter freestyle American Record-holder (24.07) Dara Torres took to the water on day three of the 2009 USA Swimming National Championships/World Trials in the 50 free earning gold and solidifying her spot on Team U.S.A. for the World Championships. A member of a record five U.S. Olympic swim teams, Torres jumped out of the gates in the championship heat of the event clocking a 24.43 for the win.

Torres was one of four Lady Gator swimmers set represent the UF in finals on the third day of U.S. Nationals, aiming to finish high enough for a berth on team U.S.A. which will represent the United States at the 2009 FINA World Championships in Rome July 26th to August 2nd.